Polk County law enforcement officers are
investigating a string of nine armed robberies of businesses that have occurred since June
in the East area of the county. A warrant has been issued charging Christopher B. Gamble,
DOB 9/18/77, of Haines City, with robbery of the Citizens Bank located in Winter Haven.
Gamble also is wanted for questioning in at least eight additional armed robberies that
have occurred in the Haines City, Winter Haven, Davenport and Dundee areas. In each
business robbery, the suspect was armed with a handgun, dressed in dark clothing and
wearing a mask. Detectives are seeking assistance in locating Gamble, and encourage anyone
with information to call the anonymous Polk County Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-226-TIPS.
Gamble is described as a black male, 6-foot and 170 pounds.

A reward of up to $1,000 may be awarded for
information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or suspects. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. Anonymity is Guaranteed!